Wareek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
72
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Wareek.
The postcode for Wareek is 3465 (VIC).
Wareek (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Wareek has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wareek scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wareek's population at 72, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
72
Median age
61
Family households
59%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
72
Median age: 61
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wareek.
Local schools for Wareek
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Government School Catchment
Timor Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
Avoca Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wareek.
- What is the Wareek postcode?
- Wareek is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Wareek?
- Wareek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3465, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wareek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Wareek?
- There are 8 schools serving Wareek on this page, including Timor Primary School, Maryborough Education Centre, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Wareek?
- Wareek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wareek?
- Wareek is close to Rathscar, Bung Bong, Homebush, Alma, Moonlight Flat.
- What is the population of Wareek?
- The population of Wareek is approximately 72 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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